Liquid container



July 2, 1935. J. L. J. R. VERDINI LIQUID CONTAINER Filed Oct. 12, 1935Patented July 2, 1935 PATENT OFFICE LIQUID C ONTAINER Jean Louis JosephRobert Verdini, Mortain, France Application October 12 1933, Serial No.693,381

In France October 25, 1932 4 Claims.

The present invention relates to rectangular receptacles having flaps orthe like forming 'a collapsible extension and has particular applicationto portable bath tubs. Portable bath tubs employed at the present timeare usually of considerable bulk and further are of an awkward shape fortravelling purposes. It is the object of the invention to provide such arectangular receptacle adapted for use as a portable bath tub which isof a more convenient and compact shape and which is easy to carry on ajourney.

The feature of the invention relates to the provision of a plurality offlaps attached to the top edges of a rectangular receptacle. When in theopen position the flaps form an extension to the receptacle, while inthe closed position they lie flat on the top of the receptacle.

The purpose of the flaps is to provide a wide rim to the receptacle whenused as a bath tub or basin, to serve as a protection against thesplashing outward of the water.

In one form of the invention the flaps are attached to the inside of thereceptacle, while in another form the flaps are hinged to anintermediate frame interposed between the receptacle and the coverthereof.

The accompanying drawing shows by way of example several ways ofcarrying the invention into efiect.

Figure 1 shows the receptacle provided with the flaps, the lid of thesuitcase having been previously removed.

Figure 2 is a partial transverse cross-section showing a method offixing the folding flap.

Figure 3 shows another method of fixing, and

Fig. 4 a variation of this second method.

In these figures. like references designate like parts.

In Figs. 1 and 2, reference I is the water-tight body of the tub formingthe suitcase, 2 is the lid. The flap comprises rectangular panels 3connected together by triangular surfaces 4.

To the left of Figure 1 is shown a construction in which the panels areformed of frames 3' on which are stretched rubber or like cloth whichmaterial also constitutes the triangular surfaces 4. The panels 3 canalso be rigid and solid and joined between them by the triangles 4 byflexible material attached to their edges by any suitable means. In theunfolded position the frames rest on hooks 5 attached to the inner edgeof I.

To the right of Figure 1 is shown a construction in which the rigidpanels 3 swing on hinges 6 on the inside edge of the part 1 bent downaround i and of which the slope corresponds to that desired for thepanels 3. In this case the interconnection between the panels 3 iseffected by auxiliary panels 4' connected thereto by hinges B on thepanels 3. This arrangement suffers from the disadvantage that itisnecessary to open the panels to reach any articles arranged in thereceptacle when the latter is used as a suitcase. This can be remediedby attaching the panels 3 to an intermediate frame 9 (Fig. 4) which canbe interposed between the lid and the receptacle i. This constructionalso has the advantage that hooks are avoided on the internal edge ofthe receptacle and the latter can be used alone or with its lid, theintermediate frame being interposed only when necessary.

Further one can also use the solid panels 3 with triangular surfaces 4bound together by the hinges 8 but placed in the hooks 5 instead ofbeing articulated by the hinges 6.

It will be appreciated that the methods of carrying out the inventiondescribed and shown are given by way of example only and can be variedto a considerable extent without going outside the scope of theinvention.

I claim:

1. A watertight container comprising in combination a rectangularreceptacle, a plurality of rigid rectangular waterproof flaps, flexibleconnecting pieces between the said flaps and means associated with thetop edges of the said receptacle for supporting said flaps inan openflaring position to' form an extension to said receptacle said flapsbeing adapted to lie flat on the top of said receptacle when in foldedposition.

2. A watertight container comprising in combination a rectangularreceptacle, a plurality of folding flaps having rigid frames coveredwith a rubber cloth, flexible connecting pieces of rubber clothconnecting said flaps together and means associated with the top edgesof said receptacle for supporting said flaps in the open position toform an extension to said receptacle while in the closed position theflaps are arranged to lie flat on the top of said receptacle- 3. Awatertight container comprising in combination a rectangular receptacle,a plurality of solid rectangular waterproof flaps, flexible connectingpieces between the said flaps and means associated with the top edges ofthe said receptacle for supporting said flaps in the open position toform a flaring extension to said receptacle said flaps being adapted tolie flat on ceptacle for supporting said flaps in the open the top ofsaid receptacle in folded position. position to form an extension tosaid receptacle 4. A watertight container comprising in comthe saidflaps being arranged and adapted, when bination a rectangularreceptacle, a plurality of unfolded, to form a flaring rim to thereceptacle. 5 solid rectangular waterproof flaps, flexible con- 5necting pieces hinged to said flaps and hook JEAN LOUIS JOSEPH membersattached to the top edges of said re- ROBERT VERDINI.

